Rachel Atherton hit by truck

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  1. davidB

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    who?
     
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  2. mfoga

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    I hope you forgot this:lol:

    If not you are dead to me:lol::lol:
     
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    she hit the passenger side, it looks like she hit hard, since the windshield is shattered
    go to http://www.athertonracing.co.uk/
    then select news, click the story and there is pics of the ford ranger that she hit.
     
    BFloFoxRider., Jan 19, 2009
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    She is tough, im sure she will be just fine.
     
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  6. Zippy

    Zippy Small, but Mighty

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    Ouchie! Hope everything heals up like it oughta.
     
    Zippy, Jan 19, 2009
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    where is the blood coming from? no visible lacerations or bruises or anything.
     
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  8. Zippy

    Zippy Small, but Mighty

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    Looks like from the back of her head in the hair line; judging by the direction of the blood trails.
     
    Zippy, Jan 19, 2009
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    I think the driver probably mistook her teeth for a yellow traffic light and tried to drive through. :lol: jk
     
    skate, Jan 19, 2009
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    World Champion Downhiller trains on a road bike. Thank you Rachel for showing that we are all the same Tribe, regardless of whether our tire is 22cc or 2.5 inch.

    Our Prayers are with you! Get well soon!
     
    vlad, Jan 19, 2009
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  11. dirtmistress

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    Man those are some ugly photo's. She is lucky to be alive for sure!! Unbelievable!
    And it happened in Santa Cruz. Not SoCal.
     
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    Maybe we won't let you. When you finally cave and call me to ask what road bike to buy, I'm going to put you on a tank.
     
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  13. project_d

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    You're f'd up. :lol:
     
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  14. skate

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    :lol: ha ha don't blame me blame south park.

    I never noticed it but when I saw south park they drew European/English people with an f-up grill. Now every time I see a mountain bike video when they do the interviews I can't stop staring at their teeth and how south park was right. :lol:
     
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  15. art23rockpile

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    Easy there, killer! ;)
    Not badmouthing road bikes; I value my life. I have no problem risking my well-being through my own actions. Being injured (or killed) by an automobile driver, however, is risk i'd rather avoid.

     
    art23rockpile, Jan 19, 2009
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    It really doesn't matter how defensive you think you are. Nobody can be on-alert, 360 degrees, at all times while riding. I used to work as a bike messenger in downtown LA, I got used to threading the needle in traffic. And I still wouldn't ride a road bike around here.

    3,000+ lbs and 55+mph = no more roadie. Be careful out there guys and gals.
     
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    +1, Art, good call,er text message. ;)
     
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  18. Marshall Willanholly

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    An update from Rachel:

    [youtube]PiYknIFEayw[/youtube]
     
    Marshall Willanholly, Jan 20, 2009
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    famous last words, " i'll never ride a road bike again." smart girl!!

    damn you skate, i kept staring at her teeth!!
     
    slayer, Jan 20, 2009
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